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Wrapping Up a Busy September
September has been a whirlwind here at Carrigan Painting! Over the last two weeks, we’ve been running full speed, not only keeping up with our regular work schedule but also juggling 15 estimates on top of it! If you’ve been following along, you’ll remember the project we started on September 2nd and last updated on…
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Bathroom & Bedroom Painting After Ceiling Repair in Kenmore NY – Part 2
After about a week of drying time, the new plaster we installed was finally ready for finishing. We started by spot priming all plaster patches, then primed the entire bathroom ceiling to seal the surface. From there, we sanded, caulked, and painted the trim for a fresh, clean look. The walls and ceilings in the…
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Popcorn Ceiling Repair in Cedar Ridge, West Seneca NY
Popcorn ceiling repair is a niche with in a niche. As the number of contractors that offer this service dwindles yearly, we are receiving more and more calls to repair popcorn ceilings than to remove them. It costs substantially less to repair a popcorn ceiling, than it does to remove a popcorn ceiling!These folks had…
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Trim Painting in Woodwind Acres, Orchard Park NY – Part 2
We are back to finish what we started in April – Ceiling Painting in Woodwind Acres, Orchard Park, NY – Part 1. While waiting for the plaster at our job in Kenmore to dry, we were invited back to finish painting the trim in this beautiful home in Orchard Park. This round, we painted the…
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Water Damaged Plaster Repair in Kenmore 14217 – Part 1
This ceiling didn’t just stain – it rotted from the inside out. Water damage in Buffalo NY is common with our (usually) four full seasons, and then a blizzard or two every year thanks to Lake Erie. We typically stay pretty steady all year round because we are among very few companies locally that specializes…
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Smooth Ceilings, Rough Problems: Why Some Ceilings Are Failing
If you’re seeing your ceiling blister, flake, or peel, and there’s no sign of a leak, you’re not alone. Some homeowners in Amherst, and Lancaster are facing this issue—and it’s both confusing and frustrating. We’re seeing a specific ceiling failure tied to a hidden problem: previously painted popcorn ceilings that were removed. Here’s what’s really…
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Bathroom Ceiling Repair in Williamsville
Williamsville, NY:— We repair a lot of bathroom ceilings. Usually the damage is moisture related. Hot humid steam + ceilings usually doesn’t end well for the ceiling. In this case moisture wasn’t the primary reason. Instead left over construction debris was and non code compliant drywall was at fault. Moisture resistant drywall costs $5.00 more…
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🛠️ Plaster Ceiling Replacement: Installing a New Ceiling in Williamsville – Part II
Williamsville, NY:— This is Part II of our Emergency Ceiling Replacement Project in Williamsville NY 14221. After removing the dangerously unstable plaster ceilings, we returned to install a new, and safer drywall ceiling. We also repaired some minor wall damage and painted the ceiling and walls we repaired while we were there. Why We Used Furring…
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Emergency Ceiling Replacement in Williamsville – Part I
Williamsville, NY:— We specialize in the repair of both plaster and drywall. Depending on which substrate we are dealing with, will dictate how we approach the situation. Substantial plaster repairs can sometimes scare off other drywall repairmen and painters. While we can repair most ceilings, sometimes they are beyond repair and are actually a danger…
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Popcorn Swirl Ceiling Repair in Elma NY
This one was interesting. Haven’t come across a texture like this before. This texture was created with medium popcorn texture, mixed 50/50 with joint compound, and then swirled. Stacy was better at this than I was. Dust Containment Update 8/15/25: After the repairs were made, we spot primed the patches and then painted the main…
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